Journal article
Measuring Frailty Can Help Emergency Departments Identify Independent Seniors at Risk of Functional Decline After Minor Injuries
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study aims to (i) describe frailty in the subgroup of independent community-dwelling seniors consulting emergency departments (EDs) for minor injuries, (ii) examine the association between frailty and functional decline 3 months postinjury, (iii) ascertain the predictive accuracy of frailty measures and emergency physicians' for functional decline.
METHOD: Prospective cohort in 2011-2013 among 1,072 seniors aged 65 years or …
Authors
Sirois M-J; Griffith L; Perry J; Daoust R; Veillette N; Lee J; Pelletier M; Wilding L; Émond M
Journal
The Journals of Gerontology Series A, Vol. 72, No. 1, pp. 68–74
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
1 2017
DOI
10.1093/gerona/glv152
ISSN
1079-5006